The Philippines' special forces published a video celebrating the recapture of Marawi from Islamic State militants. It includes a lot of combat footage, as well as drone imagery which shows the massive scale of destruction in the city.

"A lot of things combine to make this a more fertile environment for terrorist plotting and activity… makes classic counterterrorism much harder than just about anywhere else" per @jmclaughlinSAIS re Africa

New generation of jihadists are "fast food" jihadists because they are radicalized so quickly, says @BrandeisU's Dr. Mohammed Masbah, speaking about Morocco, where he says "Radicalization is on the rise"

Biggest concern for terror/foreign fighters in north Africa - "What's going to happen when those of them who are currently in prison get out?" asks Nat Defense University's Cragin, with most only incarcerated for 4-5 years

The Forces of Allah's Promise (Brigade 33) announce their readiness for Phase II of Badia Ba'aj cleansing operation. Statement also mentions they are prepared to deal with insurgent tactics during the next set of operations because ISIS has withdrawn deep into the steppe.